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- VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
- Problem
- International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2025 EMV vehicles. A circuit breaker may be missing, causing the defrosting system to be inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
- Risk
- An inoperative windshield defrosting system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a 5A circuit breaker and a label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 24518.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2025 International EMV vehicles may be missing a circuit breaker in the electrical system. Without it, the windshield defrosting and defogging system may not work. This does not meet federal windshield defrosting and defogging requirements.
An inoperative defroster can reduce your ability to see through the windshield in cold, humid, or foggy conditions, which increases the risk of a crash.
The repair is free. Authorized International dealers will install a 5A circuit breaker and a label at no charge. Owners can also contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825, referencing recall number 24518. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| International EMV | 2025 |
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